Events Coordinator, Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center Job Listing at UT Dallas in Richardson, TX (Job ID 29988)

Description

The Davidson Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas was made possible by the generous gift of $15 million dollars from Charles “Chuck” Davidson and Nancy Gundy Davidson both alumni. The DGAC has 12 event spaces, including a dividable banquet space that can handle up to 400 people in a banquet setting, or 750 in a lecture setting. The spacious open lawn adjacent to the building is surrounded by trees and has a state of the art drainage system to dry the lawn quickly after rain and is perfectly suited for large weddings.

We are looking for a full-time Event Coordinator, responsible for the execution of events hosted by the DGAC. The coordinator will work closely with the Event Planners, campus caterer, audio-video department, maintenance, security and any outside vendors. The coordinator will also be responsible for the relationships of event sponsors, including: campus departments, student groups, non-UTD partners, corporate partners and co-sponsored partners without affiliation (brides and other outside groups).

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate's degree and two years of event planning or project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree.
• two to three years of working events as host, server or support crew.
• Three + years of experience using Microsoft Office Products
• Hospitality Degree will be considered without functional experience.
• Must have a great attitude with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Must have a passion for providing great service.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work days and evenings and random weekends and evenings.
• Must have the ability to schedule and direct a team of student workers.
• Extremely strong interpersonal skills-team player.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate concurrent events.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adhere to all Campus and University of Texas System policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execution of events hosted at DGAC.
• Master the control mechanisms for lights, sound, security etc.
• Manage the preparation of the daily setup packages.
• Coordinate vendors and student workers
• Responsible for student staffing assignments to set up space for client use

Additional Information

Remote Work Notice:
Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the State of Texas (or Must be located within the DFW Area) and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:  

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D 
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options – approved by department

  All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.   Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.  
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Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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